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There’s no arguing that creating a strong vocabulary for young learners is key when it comes to helping them power themselves with the tools they need to succeed academically and socially. The word is the basic structure of communicating, comprehending and creating. How, though, do we make sure our children learn a strong vocabulary during their very early years? Phonics - the magic bridge between sounds and words – is the entrance that opens the doors for language mastery.
Phonics is more than just another learning buzz word: it’s the bedrock of early literacy. The basics of phonics include teaching children to recognise sounds and join those sounds together with letters and words. Well, let’s dive further into why phonics is a game changer for young learners and how you can transform their linguistic journey into an exciting journey.
It’s like trying to put together a puzzle without knowing what the finished picture will be. Learning language without phonics feels exactly like that. Phonics makes kids be able to understand the “why” and “how” behind words. Phonics helps them to decode words in a more effective way, teaching them the way the sound of a phoneme (sounds) relates to the letter of a grapheme (letters).
So how does that contribute to vocabulary building?
If kids can learn to break down words into sounds, they can recognise and remember words more easily. An example: children know once they master the “ch” in chair, it is much easier for them to learn child, chocolate, and change.
Children learn to read with phonics. It’s this confidence that drives them to read more and more, exposing them to new words and phrases, which just means they’ll naturally expand their vocabulary.
Phonics teaches children about how words are formed, e.g. roots, prefixes, and suffixes. Learning these patterns helps them learn and build new words and get more words to their linguistic repertoires.
Brain development occurs early in life. During these years, children absorb in a sponge mode. During this stage teaching phonics not only helps their innate ability to learn languages but also further accentuates that ability. Here’s why phonics is pivotal:
The learning to read and write is a complex task and so is made much simpler with phonics. Helping children learn to decode new words, sounds help children associate sounds with letters thereby improving their reading fluency and comprehension.
Phonics means children ‘sound out’ unfamiliar words, so they don’t have to rely on adults. But that independence breeds curiosity and a love for learning; both of which are pivotal to long term academic success.
Children learn not only to speak but to read and write long before they can actually do it. With phonics, they have an understanding of how spoken sounds are made into written symbols and literacy becomes a nonstop process.
Recognising words in reading is not just about reading; it’s about understanding the meaning of words when you read them. Phonics plays a critical role in this process by enhancing several aspects of reading:
Phonics is teaching children how to hear sounds in words and then put them back together. Tackling new and complex vocab is crucial so this skill comes into play.
Regular phonics practice makes children become more fluent readers. This in turn enables them to concentrate on comprehension rather than decoding texts, they can comprehend texts better, as they are fluent.
When children learn sound-letter correspondence, they also improve their spelling. This facilitates their ability to recognise patterns and structures in words.
Kids learn best when they have fun. That’s why phonics activities are meant to be exciting and fun. Here are some examples:
Get kids to find objects around the house or classroom that begin with a particular sound. The “T sound hunt” might reveal a toy, table and teddy.
Rather than having kids sit and write out the words in a list, challenge kids to make a chain of words, changing one letter at a time (e.g. cat → bat → bit → sit).
Help kids identify rhyming words using songs or poems. This not only helps build vocabulary but also makes children build phonemic awareness.
Make flashcards with pictures + words. This helps children learn to match their pictures with their corresponding word.
Make phonics practice a competitive game by turning bingo cards with sounds or with words into a game.
Phonics doesn’t only teach kids to read; it gives a world of opportunities. Using strong phonics skills, young learners can confidently explore books with newly developed ideas, and engage with their world in meaningful ways.
So, what’s stopping you from giving your child this incredible advantage? Our comprehensive Phonics Program at Bambinos.live makes learning fun for your child.
Our expert educators use interactive methods, personalised lessons, and engaging activities to ensure your child not only learns phonics but also loves it! Through our course, your child will:
With our phonics program, there is no limit to your child’s learning potential.
Don’t let your child miss out on the chance to build a lifetime of linguistic success. Enrol them in our Phonics Program today and watch them transform into confident, articulate, and curious learners.
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Muniba is an accomplished English and Personality Development Educator with a strong foundation in leadership communication. Throughout her 3 years of experience, she has honed her skills in classroom management, lesson planning, department management, and conflict resolution. Her true passion lies in working with young learners, where she is committed to their holistic development - academic, social, language, and motor - in a positive and enjoyable environment. Muniba strives to create a community of learners that cultivates growth and nurtures each child's unique potential. Her expertise and dedication make her a valuable asset to any educational institution.
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